Town Planning Report - Other Change Composting Facility · 132005.638.06

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       4        Subject Site

       The land is located at 561 Eumundi Noosa Road, Doonan and is described as Lot 77 on SP
       298776 (Lot 77). The land comprises multiple allotments that collectively form Lot 77 and has
       an area of approximately 322 ha. The NRRC operation occupies an area of about 44ha located
       to the south west of the larger parcel (refer Figure 1A).

       The majority of the land (Lot 77) contains a significant amount of regulated vegetation to the
       north and east. The land extends northwards to Hollett Road, eastwards to Walter Hay Drive
       and further to Tidswell Road. It also extends towards the south on the southern side of the
       unformed Rutch Road and further to the south and abuts Emu Mountain Road.




                                                                   Existing NRRC operational area




       Figure 1A – Aerial Photograph (Noosa Council – Interactive Mapping)

       The existing NRRC manages approximately 92,600 tonnes of waste annually. The facility serves
       as a pivotal hub for waste management, including diversion, supporting the local community
       of Noosa and the Sunshine Coast northern region, as well as the 2.08 million visitors who come
       to Noosa each year. A relatively large number of residents and business operators who utilise
       the facility are from outside the Noosa area, with the existing facility being located on the
       border with the Sunshine Coast Regional Council (refer Figure 1A).

       The site currently facilitates the transfer and sorting of various waste streams, promoting
       recycling efforts and diverting materials from landfill. It supports activities such as household
       and commercial waste recycling and disposal, recycling drop-offs, green waste processing
       (mulching), concrete recycling and the collection of hazardous materials, and generally
       providing waste management practices. The facility’s operations are integral to maintaining




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